<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Janetgoeske]]></title><description><![CDATA[Janetgoeske]]></description><link>https://www.janetgoeske.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 00:31:39 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.janetgoeske.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Joy of Card Making: Creating Connection, One Card at a Time]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a world that often feels fast-paced and digital, there is something deeply comforting about slowing down and creating something with your hands. Card making is a simple, enjoyable art activity that offers much more than a finished greeting card—it provides opportunities for connection, creativity, and personal expression at any age. For older adults, arts and crafts like card making can play an important role in supporting emotional well-being. Sitting down to create a card encourages...]]></description><link>https://www.janetgoeske.org/post/the-joy-of-card-making-creating-connection-one-card-at-a-time</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6957413cb825d96637d2cf0c</guid><category><![CDATA[Arts & Crafts]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 03:55:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/db294f_d32752192d534a83904bb3f0ef0bdadc~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_720,h_480,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Carinna Hill</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rediscovering Community: Forging Connections After 60 for a Fuller Life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Turning 60 often feels like a crossroads: Career winds down, bodies shift, routines unravel. Amid this, loneliness can creep in, a silent thief stealing joy. But what if we reframed aging as an invitation to rebuild? The importance of connection in later life isn't hyperbole—it's a proven path to fulfillment, warding off the shadows of solitude with communal light. Evidence abounds: The World Health Organization deems social isolation a "global public health priority," linking it to higher...]]></description><link>https://www.janetgoeske.org/post/rediscovering-community-forging-connections-after-60-for-a-fuller-life</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6915686faa688239348d44b8</guid><category><![CDATA[Community]]></category><category><![CDATA[Aging]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 05:11:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2d4e7b_716ab04feb95433f94c0f8c7522b3617~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Michael Berger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Ripple Effect: How Intergenerational Bonds Enrich Aging]]></title><description><![CDATA[In an era of segregated living—kids in schools, adults at work, elders in retirement homes—we've fractured the natural flow of human connection. Yet, as lifespans stretch, intergenerational bonds emerge as a vital antidote to the isolation of aging. These cross-age ties don't just sustain; they transform, creating ripples of wisdom, vitality, and mutual growth. Consider the science: Research from the Blue Zones, regions where people live longest, highlights "social integration" as a pillar....]]></description><link>https://www.janetgoeske.org/post/the-ripple-effect-how-intergenerational-bonds-enrich-aging</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691567f04a97ee846601ae15</guid><category><![CDATA[Aging]]></category><category><![CDATA[Community]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 05:09:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2d4e7b_2c584dceb96243c9b20c07c37db4855e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Michael Berger</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Embracing the Golden Years: Why Connection is the Key to Joyful Aging]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we age, the world often whispers myths of isolation—empty nests, fading friendships, and the quiet ache of solitude. But what if the secret to thriving in our later years isn't in chasing youth, but in nurturing the bonds that light our days? Connection isn't just a nice-to-have; it's the lifeblood of healthy aging. Picture this: A study from Harvard's Grant Study, spanning over 80 years, revealed that close relationships, more than money or fame, predict happiness and longevity....]]></description><link>https://www.janetgoeske.org/post/embracing-the-golden-years-why-connection-is-the-key-to-joyful-aging</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6915676f327f3e673a95eb75</guid><category><![CDATA[Community]]></category><category><![CDATA[Aging]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 05:07:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2d4e7b_82c01e663f034a0fb28d73438d9d76c5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Michael Berger</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>